The Schtick: Distilled by Glen Garioch in 1988 and barreled in a Hogshead for 34 years, this is a release as part of this years Artist Series by La Maison du Whisky. It was bottled in 2023 at cask strength.
Disclosure: Sample provided for review. Stock image.
Review #2627 | Whiskey Review #970
Distiller: Glen Garioch
Bottler: La Maison Du Whisky
Brand: La Maison du Whisky
Selection: None – General Release
ABV: 45.3% ABV
Age: 34 Years
Nose: Vibrant, tropical nose. Tropical fruits, vanilla bean, musty wood, parchment and a hint of dole syrup. Rich, vivid.
Taste: Moderate texture on the palate, moderate viscosity. Apples, pears, peaches, apricots. Candied ginger, orange slices, vanilla bean and butterscotch. Hint of pepper, faint salinity.
Finish: Finish is the star: hint of salinity, tropical and stone fruits, sweet caramels and a punch of pepper works so well here. Great structure here as well.
Overall: Overall, the Glenburgie is the star of ths show in this collection but this release is no slouch. Glen Garioch impresses here, the first time I can recall in recent years. Lovely stuff.
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Rank: 7
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